After 45 years, the friend of a young Marine, killed in Vietnam, finds closure
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After 45 years, the friend of a young Marine, killed in Vietnam, finds closure

Anthon, IA
By Karen Newman of The Record This story is about a Marine’s dress uniform. And the Marine who..
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An American "Hood Ornament"
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An American "Hood Ornament"

When I received this photo of my great-grandson, as a veteran of the Berlin crisis and a member of Post..
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No ordinary lives and no ordinary story
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No ordinary lives and no ordinary story

New Market , AL
Last summer retired Col. Tom Fincher of Chapin, S.C., gifted me with a book he wrote. Fincher is the current..
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Corpsvet - honoring all who served
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Corpsvet - honoring all who served

Limestone, ME
This is my and my wife's 1986 Corvette that we have had for several years now. We had it painted..
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WWI Veteran was Founder of National Dog Week
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WWI Veteran was Founder of National Dog Week

My latest book, Dog's Best Friend: Will Judy, Founder of National Dog Week and Dog World Publisher was released in..
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Maximum Devastation
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Maximum Devastation

In Paris, an international arms dealer has arranged to sell a backpack nuclear weapon that should have been destroyed when..
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Veterans memorial in South Dakota repurposes former military chopper
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Veterans memorial in South Dakota repurposes former military chopper

Watertown, SD
The Watertown Veterans Memorial in Watertown, S.D., began as an idea two vets scribbled on a napkin in a local..
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FAMILY LEGACY

My dad, my brother and me

North East, PA
My father was in World War I. He was a chef trained at Fort Devens, Mass. He served in France...
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FAMILY LEGACY

Farrow family has long line of veterans, Legionnaires

Nokomis, FL
My father, Alexander W. Farrow, went into the U.S. Army in 1915. He rose to the rank of sergeant. When..
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Proud black American service
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Proud black American service

Louisville, KY
Grandfather (Eddie P. Johnson) served in World War I. Father (James R. Johnson) served in the Korean War. I (James E. Johnson..
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E4 T.A. Donovan, U.S. Air Force, August 1960-August 1964
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E4 T.A. Donovan, U.S. Air Force, August 1960-August 1964

Green Valley, AZ
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas Overview: Technical School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Miss. Spring 1961: Assigned to Yokota AFB, Fusa..
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San Diego Post 731 returns veteran's lost shadow box
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San Diego Post 731 returns veteran's lost shadow box

San Diego, CA
Last year, a homeless man dropped off a shadow box to Post 731 in San Diego and stated that he..
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Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement
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Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement

Virginia Beach, VA
Above: Dr. Bob Shumaker reuniting with his family after more than eight years in captivity. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I Am An American Patriot

I AM AN AMERICAN PATRIOT I am an American Patriot. I believe God has blessed us with a land rich in..
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Free Spiritual Healing Books for Veterans
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Free Spiritual Healing Books for Veterans

The first book is titled Trauma Healing Options For VA Hospitals: Help for Veterans to Own Their Significance and Their..
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World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday
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World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday

Salineville, OH
More than 70 years after enlisting, World War II veteran George Talbott told his nephew Ray Talbott, also a veteran,..
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Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient
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Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient

Menifee, CA
Pictured: Hugh McPhail, Carol McPhail and John William Finn Hugh McPhail graduated from high school in May 1950, and the next..
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Honor Flight welcomed home
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Honor Flight welcomed home

Denver, IA
It was the end of a long and tiring day for 96 veterans and their escorts, but every one of..
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100-year-old World War II veteran honored
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100-year-old World War II veteran honored

Voorhees, NJ
At a “Spirit of '45” celebration to recognize the military service of nine New Jersey World War II veterans and..
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96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star
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96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star

Parma, OH
World War II veteran Mike Zaderecky receives his American Legion 70 continuous year star at a special presentation during the..
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A young patriot
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A young patriot

Ryan Paradis, a 4-H member, decided to give back to his local veterans by donating 25% of his profits though..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II 113th Cavalry veteran recalls fighting to the end

Burke, VA
I'm 90 years old, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. My father was a large operator..
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Service dogs give military heroes a paws up
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Service dogs give military heroes a paws up

Winter Garden, FL
By Darryl Owens, Orlando Sentinel Columnist, Used with permission of the Orlando Sentinel Just south of 13 years, America has been in..
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Four brothers serve in four branches
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Four brothers serve in four branches

Bradenton, FL
Photos: from left, James E. Brown; Harold W. Brown; Elmer E. Brown; and Donald J. Brown. My three brothers and I..
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Fallen Angels

Its true, angels are real They reside in the souls Of brave men and women Whom risk their existence To defend our country’s liberty Charting..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Tennessee man recalls three generations of family service

Milan, TN
George Fain's friend Bobby Adams returned home from the Marines decked out with gear and a sharp, crisp green uniform...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Five Legion posts develop county salute/assistance for veterans and families

Ashburn, VA
Loudoun County government, in partnership with five American Legion posts (Sterling Park, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville and Middleburg], will unite with..
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course

San Diego, CA
By resolution, The American Legion established the American Legion College program. The resolution also encourages each department to establish its own..
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight

Troy, NY
At 96 years old, Sherwood Davies has a sharp memory and has seen a lot: Europe during World War II..
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America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.
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America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.

Sheboygan, WI
The "world's tallest tribute to freedom," is a 400-foot tall flagpole waving an American flag that's 7,200 square feet. The..
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